A resolution
recognizing and congratulating Hunters Lane High School teacher, Lanita S. Harris
being named the 2005-2006 "High School Teacher of the Year" for Metropolitan
Nashville Public Schools.

WHEREAS, Lanita
S. Harris, educator at Hunters Lane High School, has devoted her career to providing
the highest quality education for Tennessee's students and is well deserving
of this recognition; and

WHEREAS, a native
Nashvillian, Lanita S. Harris is a product of the Metropolitan Nashville Public
School System and is a graduate of Hunters Lane High School; and

WHEREAS, she obtained
her undergraduate degree from Belmont University, before obtaining her Masters
Degree from Tennessee State University before coming to Hunters Lane High School
to teach, Advanced Placement English IV (12th) Advanced Placement Literature
and Composition International Baccalaureate Language Arts I and English IV (12th);
and

WHEREAS, Lanita
S. Harris brings enthusiasm and energy to her students, has an excellent repertoire
of teaching strategies, creativity, innovation, and vision that has brought
invaluable assets to not only the classroom but to Hunters Lane High School;
and

WHEREAS, she has
received several awards and recognition during her teaching career and is actively
involved in her community; and

WHEREAS, it is
fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes Lanita S. Harris
on receiving the "High School Teacher of the Year" award and commends
her exceptional service to her students, saluting her professional expertise
while wishing her all the best.

NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND
DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The
Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing and congratulating
Hunters Lane High School teacher, Lanita S. Harris being named the 2005-2006
"High School Teacher of the Year" for Metropolitan Nashville Public
Schools.

Section 2. The
Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution
to be presented to Lanita S. Harris.

Section 3. This
Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.